What are the main factors that influence a Desktop Support Tech's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Desktop Support Tech?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Desktop Support Tech roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Desktop Support Tech's salary?

A Desktop Support Tech's salary grows with experience: starting around $47,103 for beginners, reaching about $48,269 at mid-level, and approach $48,973 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Desktop Support Tech?

Desktop Support Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Desktop Support Tech roles are District of Columbia $57,043, California $56,827, Massachusetts $56,069. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Desktop Support Tech roles make?

Salaries for Desktop Support Tech level roles vary by specialization: Desktop Support Manager: $118,220; Desktop Support II: $86,984; Desktop Support Engineer: $72,153; Desktop Support Tech III: $71,570; Desktop Support Analyst: $67,791.

Desktop Support Tech Salary in Kentucky

How much does a Desktop Support Tech make in Kentucky? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Desktop Support Tech in Kentucky is $48,480 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Desktop Support Tech's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,159
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,268 to $53,547
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,433

10% $40,433

50% (Median) $48,480

90% $58,159

Desktop Support Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,547	$4,462	$1,030	$26
Average	$48,480	$4,040	$932	$23
25th Percentile	$44,268	$3,689	$851	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Desktop Support Tech Salaries

A Desktop Support Tech's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Desktop Support Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Desktop Support Tech's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $47,103
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,425
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,269
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $48,832
Expert (over 8 years): $48,973

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Desktop Support Tech	less than 1 year	$47,103
Early Career Level Desktop Support Tech	1-2 years	$47,425
Mid-Level Level Desktop Support Tech	2-4 years	$48,269
Senior-Level Level Desktop Support Tech	5-8 years	$48,832
Expert Level Desktop Support Tech	over 8 years	$48,973

How Do Desktop Support Tech Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Desktop Support Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,043.
California: $56,827.
Massachusetts: $56,069.

District of Columbia $57,043 California $56,827 Massachusetts $56,069 Washington $55,863 New Jersey $55,843 Alaska $55,771 Connecticut $55,060 New York $54,771

Hawaii $53,849 Rhode Island $53,416 Maryland $53,122 Minnesota $52,721 Colorado $52,566 Illinois $52,514 Oregon $52,319 Delaware $52,174

New Hampshire $52,084 Virginia $51,881 Pennsylvania $51,288 Nevada $50,989 North Dakota $50,892 Michigan $50,737 Wisconsin $50,680 Vermont $50,567

Texas $50,253 Maine $50,232 Arizona $50,201 Ohio $50,165 Georgia $49,691 Indiana $49,454 Wyoming $49,408 Utah $49,336

Iowa $49,305 Kansas $49,057 Louisiana $48,985 North Carolina $48,960 Missouri $48,949 Florida $48,748 Montana $48,640 Nebraska $48,537

Kentucky $48,480 South Carolina $48,274 Tennessee $48,146 Idaho $48,094 New Mexico $47,718 Oklahoma $47,635 Alabama $47,332 South Dakota $46,821

Arkansas $46,543 West Virginia $46,394 Mississippi $45,946

Top Paying Cities for Desktop Support Tech

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Graham: $46,809
Greenville: $46,647
Hartford: $46,892

Graham, KY $46,809

Greenville, KY $46,647

Hartford, KY $46,892

Hawesville, KY $47,193

Horse Branch, KY $46,498

Bagdad, KY $47,135

Bardstown, KY $47,863

Bedford, KY $48,055

Bethlehem, KY $47,390

Bloomfield, KY $47,546

Bradfordsville, KY $46,715

Buckner, KY $48,815

Campbellsburg, KY $47,603

Chaplin, KY $47,332

Coxs Creek, KY $48,312

Crestwood, KY $48,752

Eastwood, KY $48,988

Eminence, KY $47,495

Fairfield, KY $47,985

Finchville, KY $48,154

Fisherville, KY $48,658

Glenview, KY $49,265

Goshen, KY $48,901

Smiths Grove, KY $46,571

Aberdeen, KY $46,531

Adairville, KY $47,086

Allensville, KY $46,717

Auburn, KY $46,818

Bee Spring, KY $46,560

Brownsville, KY $46,495

Cadiz, KY $46,500

Center, KY $46,393

Cerulean, KY $46,462

Clifty, KY $46,627

Crofton, KY $46,454

Dunbar, KY $46,595

Elkton, KY $46,572

Fairview, KY $46,461

Fort Campbell, KY $46,538

Gracey, KY $46,436

Guthrie, KY $46,617

Herndon, KY $46,497

Hopkinsville, KY $46,368

Jetson, KY $46,475

La Fayette, KY $46,545

Lewisburg, KY $46,639

Mammoth Cave, KY $46,384

Morgantown, KY $46,530

Oak Grove, KY $46,515

Olmstead, KY $46,816

Pembroke, KY $46,499

Rochester, KY $46,632

Rockfield, KY $46,783

Roundhill, KY $46,451

Russellville, KY $46,812

Sharon Grove, KY $46,656

South Union, KY $46,852

Sweeden, KY $46,487

Trenton, KY $46,557

Welchs Creek, KY $46,479

Woodbury, KY $46,547

Owensboro, KY $48,093

Beaver Dam, KY $46,671

Beech Creek, KY $46,824

Beech Grove, KY $48,011

Beechmont, KY $46,912

Belton, KY $46,691

Bremen, KY $46,858

Browder, KY $46,687

Calhoun, KY $47,665

Centertown, KY $46,755

Central City, KY $46,857

Cleaton, KY $46,910

Cromwell, KY $46,537

Curdsville, KY $48,119

Drakesboro, KY $46,712

Dundee, KY $46,811

Dunmor, KY $46,648

Fordsville, KY $46,786

Mc Roberts, KY $45,971

Mallie, KY $45,859

Mayking, KY $45,906

Millstone, KY $45,899

Mousie, KY $45,859

Neon, KY $45,991

Pine Top, KY $45,882

Pippa Passes, KY $45,910

Premium, KY $45,844

Redfox, KY $45,831

Roxana, KY $45,818

Seco, KY $45,972

Thornton, KY $45,903

Whitesburg, KY $45,884

Dema, KY $45,904

Raven, KY $45,836

Topmost, KY $45,935

Paducah, KY $46,791

Almo, KY $46,623

Arlington, KY $46,550

Bandana, KY $46,858

Bardwell, KY $46,548

Barlow, KY $46,713

Benton, KY $46,661

Boaz, KY $46,591

Burna, KY $46,630

Calvert City, KY $46,723

Clinton, KY $46,510

Columbus, KY $46,561

Crayne, KY $46,761

Cunningham, KY $46,556

Dexter, KY $46,567

Dycusburg, KY $46,958

Eddyville, KY $46,732

Fancy Farm, KY $46,549

Farmington, KY $46,536

Fulton, KY $46,522

Gilbertsville, KY $46,718

Grand Rivers, KY $46,717

Hampton, KY $46,588

Hardin, KY $46,627

Hazel, KY $46,530

Hickman, KY $46,514

Hickory, KY $46,597

Kevil, KY $46,664

Kirksey, KY $46,555

Kuttawa, KY $46,731

La Center, KY $46,699

Ledbetter, KY $46,712

Lovelaceville, KY $46,640

Lowes, KY $46,660

Lynnville, KY $46,511

Marion, KY $46,811

Mayfield, KY $46,640

Melber, KY $46,566

Harrods Creek, KY $49,261

La Grange, KY $48,502

Lebanon, KY $46,900

Lockport, KY $47,289

Loretto, KY $47,284

Mackville, KY $47,183

Masonic Home, KY $49,267

Milton, KY $47,996

Mount Eden, KY $47,352

Mount Washington, KY $48,813

Nazareth, KY $47,920

Nerinx, KY $47,388

New Castle, KY $47,570

New Haven, KY $47,466

New Hope, KY $47,203

Pendleton, KY $48,130

Pewee Valley, KY $48,993

Pleasureville, KY $47,290

Port Royal, KY $47,545

Prospect, KY $49,201

Raywick, KY $47,087

Saint Catharine, KY $47,371

Saint Francis, KY $47,216

Saint Mary, KY $47,039

Shelbyville, KY $47,438

Simpsonville, KY $48,399

Smithfield, KY $47,971

Springfield, KY $47,069

Sulphur, KY $47,780

Taylorsville, KY $48,186

Turners Station, KY $47,528

Waddy, KY $47,157

Westport, KY $48,535

Willisburg, KY $47,232

Battletown, KY $48,330

Boston, KY $47,833

Brandenburg, KY $48,444

Brooks, KY $49,154

Clermont, KY $48,641

Cloverport, KY $47,121

Custer, KY $47,592

Ekron, KY $48,360

Fairdale, KY $49,257

Falls Of Rough, KY $46,853

Fort Knox, KY $48,647

Manchester, KY $46,137

Milburn, KY $46,546

Murray, KY $46,646

New Concord, KY $46,515

Salem, KY $46,629

Sedalia, KY $46,506

Smithland, KY $46,606

Symsonia, KY $46,626

Tiline, KY $46,593

Tolu, KY $46,850

Water Valley, KY $46,509

West Paducah, KY $46,719

Wickliffe, KY $46,591

Wingo, KY $46,542

Bowling Green, KY $46,767

Adolphus, KY $47,206

Alvaton, KY $46,999

Austin, KY $46,686

Beaumont, KY $46,428

Cave City, KY $46,470

Drake, KY $47,078

Edmonton, KY $46,375

Eighty Eight, KY $46,416

Etoile, KY $46,548

Fountain Run, KY $46,719

Franklin, KY $47,221

Gamaliel, KY $46,659

Glasgow, KY $46,499

Hestand, KY $46,304

Hiseville, KY $46,382

Holland, KY $46,863

Knob Lick, KY $46,370

Lucas, KY $46,695

Mount Hermon, KY $46,479

Oakland, KY $46,632

Park City, KY $46,430

Rocky Hill, KY $46,463

Scottsville, KY $46,979

Summer Shade, KY $46,382

Tompkinsville, KY $46,377

Majestic, KY $46,070

Mouthcard, KY $46,189

Hillview, KY $49,119

Georgetown, KY $47,563

Gravel Switch, KY $46,904

Harrodsburg, KY $47,281

Hope, KY $46,932

Irvine, KY $46,964

Jeffersonville, KY $47,135

Keene, KY $47,606

Nicholasville, KY $47,574

Lawrenceburg, KY $47,204

Means, KY $46,883

Midway, KY $47,355

Millersburg, KY $47,509

Moorefield, KY $47,090

Morehead, KY $46,483

Mount Sterling, KY $47,300

New Liberty, KY $47,667

North Middletown, KY $47,514

Olympia, KY $46,819

Owenton, KY $47,422

Owingsville, KY $46,980

Paris, KY $47,555

Perry Park, KY $47,482

Preston, KY $46,971

Sadieville, KY $47,516

Salt Lick, KY $46,641

Salvisa, KY $47,286

Sharpsburg, KY $47,389

Slade, KY $46,626

Stamping Ground, KY $47,321

Stanton, KY $46,874

Versailles, KY $47,496

Waco, KY $47,271

Wellington, KY $46,418

Wilmore, KY $47,501

Winchester, KY $47,484

Annville, KY $46,441

Berea, KY $47,114

Bighill, KY $47,096

Brodhead, KY $46,801

Bryantsville, KY $47,355

Crab Orchard, KY $46,864

Danville, KY $47,217

Gray Hawk, KY $46,750

Hustonville, KY $46,836

Junction City, KY $47,100

Kings Mountain, KY $46,702

Lancaster, KY $47,269

Livingston, KY $46,542

Mc Kee, KY $46,656

Mc Kinney, KY $47,029

Mitchellsburg, KY $46,968

Mount Vernon, KY $46,726

Orlando, KY $46,699

Paint Lick, KY $47,147

Parksville, KY $46,952

Perryville, KY $47,055

Ravenna, KY $46,836

Renfro Valley, KY $46,765

Richmond, KY $47,394

Sandgap, KY $46,656

Stanford, KY $47,008

Tyner, KY $46,400

Waneta, KY $46,682

Waynesburg, KY $46,768

Wildie, KY $46,757

Winston, KY $47,174

Lexington, KY $47,692

Russell, KY $46,186

Phelps, KY $46,137

Phyllis, KY $46,095

Pinsonfork, KY $46,129

Raccoon, KY $46,090

Ransom, KY $46,078

Regina, KY $46,088

Robinson Creek, KY $46,020

Rockhouse, KY $46,055

Shelbiana, KY $46,112

Shelby Gap, KY $45,959

Sidney, KY $46,079

Steele, KY $46,200

Stone, KY $46,115

Stopover, KY $46,049

Varney, KY $45,997

Virgie, KY $45,993

Allen, KY $46,068

Auxier, KY $46,156

Banner, KY $46,041

Beaver, KY $46,001

Betsy Layne, KY $46,113

Bevinsville, KY $45,942

Blue River, KY $45,951

Bypro, KY $46,092

Dana, KY $46,056

David, KY $45,909

Drift, KY $45,972

Dwale, KY $46,143

Eastern, KY $45,939

Garrett, KY $45,879

Grethel, KY $46,030

Gunlock, KY $45,771

Harold, KY $46,067

Hi Hat, KY $45,986

Hueysville, KY $45,812

Ivel, KY $46,038

Lackey, KY $45,825

Langley, KY $45,985

Rush, KY $45,980

Mary Alice, KY $46,171

Middlesboro, KY $46,603

Oneida, KY $45,977

Pineville, KY $46,422

Roark, KY $45,990

Saul, KY $45,863

Scalf, KY $46,131

Sextons Creek, KY $46,123

Stoney Fork, KY $46,071

Trosper, KY $46,388

Walker, KY $46,083

Woollum, KY $46,175

Alexandria, KY $49,911

Augusta, KY $48,433

Berry, KY $47,668

Brooksville, KY $48,213

Burlington, KY $49,884

Butler, KY $49,245

California, KY $49,702

Carrollton, KY $47,691

Corinth, KY $47,537

Covington, KY $50,062

Latonia, KY $50,057

Ft Mitchell, KY $50,062

Erlanger, KY $50,058

Hebron, KY $50,061

Florence, KY $50,053

Crittenden, KY $49,264

Cynthiana, KY $47,561

De Mossville, KY $49,233

Dover, KY $47,871

Dry Ridge, KY $48,767

Elizaville, KY $47,074

Ewing, KY $47,133

Falmouth, KY $48,419

Flemingsburg, KY $46,921

Foster, KY $48,993

Germantown, KY $47,575

Ghent, KY $48,036

Glencoe, KY $48,431

Hillsboro, KY $46,731

Independence, KY $50,048

Jonesville, KY $48,146

Kenton, KY $49,669

Mason, KY $47,833

Mayslick, KY $47,104

Maysville, KY $47,211

Melbourne, KY $50,052

Milford, KY $47,869

Minerva, KY $47,907

Morning View, KY $49,707

Mount Olivet, KY $47,367

Muses Mills, KY $46,581

Newport, KY $50,062

Bellevue, KY $50,062

Dayton, KY $50,062

Fort Thomas, KY $50,062

Petersburg, KY $49,768

Plummers Landing, KY $46,600

Sanders, KY $47,845

Silver Grove, KY $50,062

Sparta, KY $48,190

Union, KY $49,623

Verona, KY $49,298

Wallingford, KY $46,613

Walton, KY $49,739

Warsaw, KY $48,948

Washington, KY $47,310

Williamstown, KY $48,165

Worthville, KY $47,538

Ashland, KY $45,965

Argillite, KY $46,174

Blaine, KY $45,986

Carter, KY $46,337

Catlettsburg, KY $45,913

Denton, KY $46,042

Emerson, KY $46,407

Flatwoods, KY $46,146

Garrison, KY $46,502

Grahn, KY $46,264

Grayson, KY $46,204

Greenup, KY $46,388

Hitchins, KY $46,117

Isonville, KY $46,108

Martha, KY $46,042

Mazie, KY $46,036

Olive Hill, KY $46,346

Quincy, KY $46,558

Garfield, KY $47,484

Guston, KY $48,230

Hardinsburg, KY $47,284

Harned, KY $47,394

Hudson, KY $47,275

Irvington, KY $47,921

Lebanon Junction, KY $48,441

Mc Daniels, KY $47,084

Mc Quady, KY $47,141

Muldraugh, KY $48,667

Payneville, KY $48,160

Radcliff, KY $48,356

Rhodelia, KY $48,089

Rineyville, KY $48,061

Shepherdsville, KY $48,872

Stephensport, KY $47,540

Union Star, KY $47,972

Vine Grove, KY $48,203

Webster, KY $47,993

West Point, KY $48,889

Westview, KY $47,241

Louisville, KY $49,269

Mc Dowell, KY $45,961

Island, KY $46,962

White Plains, KY $46,668

Nebo, KY $46,928

Nortonville, KY $46,668

Poole, KY $48,131

Princeton, KY $46,709

Providence, KY $47,035

Reed, KY $48,579

Robards, KY $48,244

Saint Charles, KY $46,650

Sebree, KY $47,858

Slaughters, KY $47,564

Smith Mills, KY $48,523

Spottsville, KY $48,592

Sturgis, KY $47,326

Sullivan, KY $47,247

Uniontown, KY $48,242

Waverly, KY $48,254

Wheatcroft, KY $47,209

Lewisport, KY $47,421

Livermore, KY $47,104

Mc Henry, KY $46,844

Maceo, KY $47,813

Maple Mount, KY $48,105

Olaton, KY $46,576

Pellville, KY $47,130

Philpot, KY $47,361

Powderly, KY $46,915

Reynolds Station, KY $46,985

Rockport, KY $46,796

Rosine, KY $46,779

Rumsey, KY $47,055

Sacramento, KY $46,902

South Carrollton, KY $46,959

Stanley, KY $48,221

Utica, KY $47,325

West Louisville, KY $48,053

Whitesville, KY $47,125

Baskett, KY $48,487

Blackford, KY $47,137

Clay, KY $47,163

Corydon, KY $48,276

Dawson Springs, KY $46,719

Dixon, KY $47,675

Earlington, KY $47,124

Fredonia, KY $46,772

Hanson, KY $47,065

Henderson, KY $48,641

Madisonville, KY $47,053

Manitou, KY $47,101

Morganfield, KY $47,925

Burgin, KY $47,335

Carlisle, KY $47,487

Clay City, KY $47,173

Clearfield, KY $46,465

Denniston, KY $46,489

Elliottville, KY $46,405

Farmers, KY $46,560

Frankfort, KY $47,099

Corbin, KY $46,415

Bush, KY $46,438

East Bernstadt, KY $46,523

Emlyn, KY $46,532

Gray, KY $46,311

Keavy, KY $46,384

Lily, KY $46,371

London, KY $46,370

Nevisdale, KY $46,586

Pittsburg, KY $46,392

Rockholds, KY $46,413

Siler, KY $46,438

Williamsburg, KY $46,527

Woodbine, KY $46,407

Ages Brookside, KY $46,127

Asher, KY $46,048

Baxter, KY $46,070

Benham, KY $46,156

Big Laurel, KY $45,783

Bledsoe, KY $45,923

Calvin, KY $46,309

Cawood, KY $45,988

Chappell, KY $45,788

Coalgood, KY $45,928

Coldiron, KY $46,127

Cranks, KY $45,913

Cumberland, KY $45,882

Dayhoit, KY $46,159

Eolia, KY $45,800

Essie, KY $46,046

Evarts, KY $45,966

Grays Knob, KY $46,017

Gulston, KY $46,273

Harlan, KY $46,138

Helton, KY $45,959

Holmes Mill, KY $45,768

Hoskinston, KY $45,914

Hulen, KY $46,169

Kenvir, KY $46,191

Lejunior, KY $46,142

Loyall, KY $46,253

Lynch, KY $45,856

Miracle, KY $46,194

Mozelle, KY $46,004

Partridge, KY $45,795

Pathfork, KY $46,128

Putney, KY $46,002

Stinnett, KY $46,063

Totz, KY $45,875

Wallins Creek, KY $46,151

Warbranch, KY $45,977

Arjay, KY $46,123

Artemus, KY $46,352

Barbourville, KY $46,330

Myra, KY $45,990

Martin, KY $46,006

Melvin, KY $46,029

Minnie, KY $46,095

Prestonsburg, KY $46,037

Printer, KY $45,971

Stanville, KY $46,033

Teaberry, KY $46,039

Tram, KY $46,095

Wayland, KY $45,952

Weeksbury, KY $45,965

Wheelwright, KY $46,061

Hazard, KY $45,810

Ary, KY $45,682

Avawam, KY $45,854

Bear Branch, KY $45,986

Bonnyman, KY $45,826

Buckhorn, KY $45,871

Bulan, KY $45,638

Busy, KY $45,865

Carrie, KY $45,781

Chavies, KY $45,747

Combs, KY $45,997

Cornettsville, KY $45,825

Delphia, KY $45,830

Dice, KY $45,702

Dwarf, KY $45,730

Emmalena, KY $45,736

Fisty, KY $45,732

Gays Creek, KY $45,896

Happy, KY $45,905

Hardburly, KY $46,024

Hyden, KY $45,912

Jeff, KY $45,867

Krypton, KY $45,803

Sassafras, KY $45,837

Scuddy, KY $45,913

Sizerock, KY $45,948

Slemp, KY $45,848

Smilax, KY $45,901

Thousandsticks, KY $45,995

Vest, KY $45,663

Vicco, KY $45,850

Viper, KY $45,884

Wendover, KY $45,882

Wooton, KY $45,888

Yeaddiss, KY $45,880

Yerkes, KY $45,866

Blackey, KY $45,866

Cromona, KY $45,980

Deane, KY $45,892

Ermine, KY $45,908

Garner, KY $45,852

Gordon, KY $45,797

Hallie, KY $45,781

Hindman, KY $45,846

Isom, KY $45,919

Jackhorn, KY $45,946

Jeremiah, KY $45,900

Kite, KY $45,869

Leburn, KY $45,815

Letcher, KY $45,867

Linefork, KY $45,766

Beverly, KY $46,034

Big Creek, KY $45,978

Bimble, KY $46,333

Bryants Store, KY $46,351

Cannon, KY $46,337

Closplint, KY $45,778

Dewitt, KY $46,137

Eriline, KY $46,390

Fall Rock, KY $46,166

Flat Lick, KY $46,153

Fourmile, KY $46,274

Frakes, KY $46,537

Garrard, KY $46,385

Girdler, KY $46,273

Goose Rock, KY $46,367

Green Road, KY $46,188

Heidrick, KY $46,393

Hima, KY $46,396

Hinkle, KY $46,232

Ingram, KY $46,398

Kettle Island, KY $46,229

Somerset, KY $46,393

Bethelridge, KY $46,514

Bronston, KY $46,398

Burnside, KY $46,367

Dunnville, KY $46,362

Ferguson, KY $46,539

Liberty, KY $46,610

Middleburg, KY $46,712

Nancy, KY $46,354

Science Hill, KY $46,542

Tateville, KY $46,370

West Somerset, KY $46,558

Windsor, KY $46,367

Yosemite, KY $46,600

Eubank, KY $46,647

Albany, KY $46,343

Alpha, KY $46,364

Jamestown, KY $46,358

Marshes Siding, KY $46,641

Monticello, KY $46,346

Parkers Lake, KY $46,247

Pine Knot, KY $46,582

Revelo, KY $46,529

Russell Springs, KY $46,409

Stearns, KY $46,357

Strunk, KY $46,479

Whitley City, KY $46,399

Elizabethtown, KY $48,058

Big Clifty, KY $47,243

Bonnieville, KY $46,902

Breeding, KY $46,288

Buffalo, KY $47,171

Burkesville, KY $46,294

Campbellsville, KY $46,785

Cane Valley, KY $46,383

Caneyville, KY $46,571

Canmer, KY $46,644

Cecilia, KY $47,639

Clarkson, KY $46,937

Columbia, KY $46,372

Cub Run, KY $46,660

Dubre, KY $46,516

Eastview, KY $47,418

Elk Horn, KY $46,506

Glendale, KY $47,470

Glens Fork, KY $46,302

Gradyville, KY $46,340

Greensburg, KY $46,459

Hardyville, KY $46,476

Hodgenville, KY $47,389

Horse Cave, KY $46,451

Knifley, KY $46,346

Leitchfield, KY $46,978

Magnolia, KY $46,973

Mannsville, KY $46,725

Marrowbone, KY $46,513

Millwood, KY $46,785

Mount Sherman, KY $46,973

Munfordville, KY $46,743

Sonora, KY $47,267

Summersville, KY $46,716

Upton, KY $47,105

White Mills, KY $47,268

Mortons Gap, KY $46,777

Frenchburg, KY $46,647

Sandy Hook, KY $46,230

Soldier, KY $46,319

South Portsmouth, KY $46,592

South Shore, KY $46,576

Vanceburg, KY $46,725

Webbville, KY $46,008

Willard, KY $46,084

Worthington, KY $46,215

Tollesboro, KY $46,962

Adams, KY $46,026

Beauty, KY $46,031

Boons Camp, KY $46,022

Debord, KY $46,011

East Point, KY $46,050

Flatgap, KY $46,054

Hagerhill, KY $46,063

Inez, KY $46,061

Keaton, KY $46,065

Littcarr, KY $45,873

Woodburn, KY $46,936

Louisa, KY $45,980

Lovely, KY $46,046

Lowmansville, KY $46,029

Meally, KY $46,087

Oil Springs, KY $46,027

Paintsville, KY $46,123

Pilgrim, KY $45,917

River, KY $46,033

Sitka, KY $46,081

Staffordsville, KY $46,094

Stambaugh, KY $46,064

Thelma, KY $46,158

Tomahawk, KY $46,039

Tutor Key, KY $46,086

Ulysses, KY $46,021

Van Lear, KY $46,044

Warfield, KY $46,102

West Van Lear, KY $46,295

Williamsport, KY $46,074

Wittensville, KY $46,119

Campton, KY $46,260

Athol, KY $46,182

Bays, KY $45,779

Beattyville, KY $46,488

Bethany, KY $46,299

Booneville, KY $46,142

Clayhole, KY $45,558

Hazel Green, KY $46,153

Heidelberg, KY $46,517

Island City, KY $46,178

Jackson, KY $45,743

Lone, KY $46,205

Lost Creek, KY $45,710

Mistletoe, KY $45,753

Mize, KY $46,122

Pine Ridge, KY $46,514

Primrose, KY $46,269

Ricetown, KY $46,018

Rogers, KY $46,500

Rousseau, KY $45,754

Rowdy, KY $45,637

Saint Helens, KY $46,376

Vancleve, KY $45,906

Vincent, KY $46,358

Whick, KY $45,878

Zoe, KY $46,451

Cannel City, KY $46,111

Crockett, KY $46,092

Elkfork, KY $46,146

Ezel, KY $46,307

Falcon, KY $46,007

Gapville, KY $45,918

Malone, KY $46,149

Ophir, KY $46,069

Royalton, KY $45,930

Salyersville, KY $45,978

West Liberty, KY $46,192

Wrigley, KY $46,184

Pikeville, KY $46,097

South Williamson, KY $46,156

Ashcamp, KY $46,009

Belcher, KY $46,170

Belfry, KY $46,071

Burdine, KY $46,203

Canada, KY $46,128

Dorton, KY $45,992

Elkhorn City, KY $46,115

Fedscreek, KY $46,080

Fords Branch, KY $46,231

Forest Hills, KY $46,137

Freeburn, KY $46,114

Hardy, KY $46,127

Hellier, KY $46,000

Huddy, KY $46,175

Jenkins, KY $45,959

Jonancy, KY $46,008

Kimper, KY $46,069

Lick Creek, KY $46,065

Lookout, KY $46,015

Mc Andrews, KY $46,173

Mc Carr, KY $46,075

Desktop Support Tech Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Desktop Support Tech roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Desktop Support Tech positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Desktop Support Tech as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Desktop Support Tech

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$72,721	$35.0	50%
Financial Services	$67,873	$33.0	40%
Biotechnology	$63,025	$30.0	30%

Desktop Support Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Desktop Support Tech's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$44,268

Average $48,480/year

$53,547

$3,689

Average $4,040/month

$4,462

$851

Average $932/week

$1,030

$21

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,547	$4,462	$1,030	$26
Average	$48,480	$4,040	$932	$23
25th Percentile	$44,268	$3,689	$851	$21

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